PTA

Every year, our community comes together to raise funds from the school. A theme is selected, donations are collected, and then the fun begins!  

This year, on Friday, April 29 members of the Gladwyne Montessori community—past and present—will come together for a special 60th Anniversary Celebration & PTA Auction at the Barnes Foundation! 

With proceeds benefiting Gladwyne Montessori's Capital Campaign for New Spaces, an effort that is transforming the school's outdoor learning environment, this evening promises to be a great party, as well as an important fundraiser for the school's Montessori mission and vision. Learn more about sponsorships and volunteering here.

Be the first to see great new books, help students write their wish lists or help set-up when you volunteer for the Book Fair. Teachers, children and parents can shop from a wonderful selection of new books and donate books to their classroom.

This year, our book fair starts March 14 and goes until March 18! Click here to see specific times and register to volunteer! please reach out to pta@gladwyne.org.

We will be holding our annual Book Fair in-person this year from March 14 - March 18 in our school library! We have partnered with Children's Book World in Haverford, and they have chosen so many wonderful books especially for us and we can't wait to share them with you.

We hope that you will join us in supporting a local business and our school as Gladwyne Montessori will receive 20% of the proceeds for all purchases made. Shop for your friends, family, or help fulfill a wish list made by your child(ren)'s teacher to contribute to their classroom! Online shopping will also be available during the week.

Book Fair Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30-10:00 a.m. & 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Special half day hours Monday and Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Also, please join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15th for after dinner treats and special evening shopping hours.

The book fair is a wonderful way to connect with each other and be involved in a favorite tradition. We are looking for volunteers to help, so grab a friend and sign up together here! 

Throughout the year, there are various community service opportunities to participate in. These opportunities foster a deeper commitment and understanding to community service here at home, regionally and globally. 

Each year, our school comes together in January to give back to our larger community. We hope this is a way to either continue your family's ongoing service work or to provide a way for your family to start volunteering.

Our Fall Family Festival is a family highlight! The festival typically includes a petting zoo, pony rides, balloon artists, face painting, amazing food, and more. You can even take home an airbrushed pumpkin with a special decoration!

PTA Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, alternating between daytime and evening, with the exception of December. Weather depending, meetings will be held in person, at the Administrative house, across the school parking lot. 

The following is a list of upcoming PTA Meetings for the 2021-2022 School Year:

• Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. In-person at the Administrative House, across the school parking lot.
• Tuesday May 10, 2022, at 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. In-person at the Administrative House, across the school parking lot. Please use this link to join remotely if you can not make it in person.

Throughout the year, there are various workshops, classes, and events for parents to get tips from parenting and child experts. Education at Gladwyne Montessori isn't just for the children!

Square 1 Art is an awesome fundraising opportunity that allows your child to showcase their artwork and have them turned into memorable keepsakes! Whether a mug, keychain, bag, or apron, your child will have pride in their work seeing it come to life on an item. Your children get to create, you get a gift, and funds are raised for the school. Triple win.

Our Spring Fling carnival provides our students to celebrate the arrival of warm(er) weather! 

Each year, Gladwyne Montessori's PTA takes great pride in finding ways to give back to teachers who give so much to our children. 

Our yearbook is a great way to cherish the memories of the great things that happen in our school throughout the years. Interested in helping with this project? Email rweaner@gladwyne.org.